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Jack Dougherty

Jack Dougherty has been writing professionally since 2015, contributing to publications such as GoPSUSports.com, Centre Daily Times, Associated Press, and Sportscasting.com. He also spent more than a year working at a casino sportsbook, where he learned the ins and outs of the betting world and witnessed the grave mistakes casual bettors make every day. Now, Jack wants to use his expertise and experience in the industry to make you a more disciplined and more profitable bettor.

EXPERTISE:

Golf, Sports Betting, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Phillies

Delivering some FRL bets for FedEx St. Jude Championship

With Round 1 getting underway on Thursday morning, let's gun for a juicy payout with a short first-round leader card for the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the FedEx St. Jude Championship

Justin Suh was in a great position to cash some juicy finishing position tickets halfway through the Wyndham Championship, but a 71-74 weekend backed him up to T52.

Look of the Day 8/13: Brewers' Rea heading in right direction

We took a short break in our Look of the Day series, but last time we talked we were on a three-bet winning streak. Let's pick up right where we left off with our favorite MLB pick for Tuesday's slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Tue. 8/18: It's clever to fade Trevor

After a short break, we're back to our regularly scheduled programming with a fresh three-pack of strikeout props for Tuesday night's MLB slate. Let's make our return a profitable one.  

Let's celebrate Dinger Tuesday with some winners

That's how you kick off a new week! We threw a plus-money prop party on Monday and cashed tickets of +210 and +410 to build up our bankroll for the week. Let's keep it rolling!

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the FedEx St. Jude Championship

With the FedEx Cup Playoffs set to begin this week, let's stay hot with our outright bets for the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind. 

Nothing like some plus-money MLB props to cure the Mondays

Happy Monday, sports bettors. The Paris Olympics are over, but we have a full slate of MLB action Monday night, and we're looking to target a few juicy props to get the week started on the right foot. 

NFL Futures Friday: These futures are wow, and how

Welcome to NFL Futures Friday, where every week we'll break down some of our favorite futures bets to build up our portfolio heading into the 2024 season.

Bad blood makes Giants vs. Lions a must-see preseason game

The NFL preseason slate gets underway with two matchups on Thursday night, so let's dip our toes in the waters and craft a mini parlay to sweat while we enjoy the action. 

Look of the Day 8/7: Fade Kutter Crawford against the Royals

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. helped us cash our second straight Look of the Day wager. Let's keep the undefeated week going with our favorite MLB bet for Wednesday's loaded slate. 

Golf best bets: Rain will likely reign at the Wyndham

It's going to be a rainy weekend for the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C., but soft conditions will actually help some players score on this short golf course.

Golf best bets: 3 top props for the Wyndham Championship

Looking ahead to this week's Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club, let's break down our three favorite props for what's shaping up to be a wet, stormy week in Greensboro. 

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the Wyndham Championship

Long shots typically fare well at the Wyndham Championship because driving distance isn't nearly as important as iron play and putting, so it's a perfect week to target a few under-the-radar players down the board.

Look of the Day for Tue. 8/6: You won't be sad, if you back big, bad Vlad

Aaron Nola and Tyler Glasnow did their jobs on Monday night to cash our first Look of the Day this week, and we're going right back to the diamond for our second selection.

MLB home run props for Tue. 8/6: Of Coors, we like Mets' Martinez

Alex Bregman went yard on Monday night to cash our +475 ticket and give us three straight winning days in home run props. Let's stay hot with three more HR bets for Tuesday's MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for Tue. 8/6: Fade Dodgers with Phils' Sanchez on hill

We went 0-3 in strikeout props on Monday to end our 5-1 streak. All we can do is pick ourselves up with a winning day on Tuesday. Let's break down our three favorite strikeout props for the MLB slate. 

Olympics: Clean up with this +769 SGP for Brazil-USA

Team USA men's basketball continues its quest for a gold medal against Brazil this afternoon, and we're locking in on a juicy +769 same-game parlay for the Olympic quarterfinal matchup. 

Golf best bets: Dougherty's outright picks for the Wyndham Championship

Boom! Not only did we cash Scottie Scheffler to win the Olympic men's golf tournament at +400, but we also cashed Tommy Fleetwood in an alternate win market at +1400. Let's keep it going!

MLB home run props for 8/5: Back Kyle and you'll smile 

Tyler Fitzgerald went yard on Friday to cash our +360 ticket and give us back-to-back winning days. Let's keep it rolling with three more home run picks for Monday's MLB slate.   

Look of the Day for Mon. 8/5: Let's 'tie' one on for Dodgers-Phillies

We're currently riding a 4-1 streak in our Look of the Day series, and we're looking to keep it rolling with a new week upon us. Let's back two superstar pitchers with our favorite prop bet for Monday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Mon. 8/5: Back Nola against L.A. 

We went 2-1 in strikeout props on Friday to close out a 5-1 finish to the week, and we're looking to keep that momentum rolling. Let's break down our three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.  

MLB best bets: Hey fam, we like Pham to lead this +795 parlay

Happy Monday, sports bettors. The 2024 Olympics continue to roll on from Paris, but we have our eyes on a few juicy hitter-pitcher matchups for Monday night's MLB slate.

MLB home run props for Fri. 8/2: Tyler Fitz the bill

That's more like it. We cashed a +350 ticket on Bobby Witt Jr. to go yard on Thursday night, and we're looking for back-to-back winning days to close out the week.

MLB strikeout props for 8/2: Small wonder we like this under

Boom! We brought out the brooms on Thursday for a 3-0 sweep in strikeout props. Let's keep it rolling and finish the week strong with our three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate.   

Preseason NFL means it's back to the futures

The NFL preseason got underway on Thursday night with the Hall of Fame Game from Canton, Ohio, and although it was cut short due to weather, just the sight of football on our screens got us juiced up for the regular season.